Introduces the contents of the District Plan and information on how to use it

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Explains how the plan has been developed and the methods available to achieve its objectives

Includes general information about procedures and rules, when and how to apply for a resource consent, information requirements, the process for considering applications, how the plan’s effectiveness will be measured and the process for plan changes

Contains background information on the city and a description of the city’s natural resources

Describes the major resource management issues facing the city and our goals which guide the objectives and policies in the District Plan

Sets out our policies for managing the effects of future growth and development

Outlines issues and objectives relating to the interests of tangata whenua

Sets out methods for managing our coastal environment, landscape, wildlife areas and trees
Coastal Esplanade Reserves Guide (1.2MB )

Manages the effects of subdivision and development throughout the city
Coastal Esplanade Reserves Guide (1.2MB )

Deals with issues about managing pollution, hazardous substances and waste generation including noise, outdoor lighting and contaminated sites

Contains information about cultural resources in our city including buildings, objects and places of heritage or archaeological significance and sets out rules relating to them

Sets out methods for managing our roading and transportation network including rules for access and parking.
Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification 1993

Manages signs in the city

Deals with public works and network utilities and includes a list of designations

Contains methods for managing business, commercial and industrial activity
Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification 1993

Contains methods for managing housing development, residential activities and alterations or additions to buildings on residential land

Deals with land which is intended to accommodate future urban expansion

17A. Albany and greenhithe structure plans

Outlines the structure plans for the Albany and Greenhithe areas which determine how development can take place within these parts of the city

Contains methods for managing activities and development in rural areas

Contains methods for managing recreation activities and development within reserves and other areas of open space in the city

Addresses managing those facilities, functions and special activities that need a special zone

Sets out the meaning of terms and expressions used in the District Plan